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Sunday, February 12, 2017

Congrats to Cornyn and his staff

John Cornyn, the senior so-called senator who continues to
lie when he says he represents Texans, is famous for those automated replies to
emails and letters. I doubt the big bribers, uh, campaign

contributors, get the
back-of-the-hand treatment. And, like so many of those arrogant public
officials, not only is the disconnect between the content of the reply and the
issue pretty clear, but the timeliness of the response is well after the matter
is determined. Those things aren’t surprising for someone whose nose is you-know-where
with the corporatists and the mentally ill 45, a/k/a/ Twittler.

The choice of Betsey DeVos as Secretary of Education is
based on the goal of destroying the United States’ public school system. So 45’s
choice of a major bribe mistress of the GOP is a perfect reflection his, Steve
Bannon’s and their corporatist allies’ disgraceful agenda. Also, like so many
Republicans, Cornpone wanted to hide from the #resist! people who, unlike him, care
about the nation’s children. I was one of those who tried to get Cornhole to
represent those who can‘t afford to bribe him.

Hence his and his staff’s sterling response:

Dear DeVos Schwarz:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Secretary of the
Department of Education, Betsy DeVos. I appreciate having the benefit of your
comments on this matter.

As you may know, President Trump announced the nomination of
Betsy DeVos on November 23, 2016. I take seriously the responsibility conferred
on the Senate by Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to provide
advice and consent on presidential nominations. After careful deliberation, I
supported the nomination of Betsy DeVos because she has devoted much of her
life to improving educational outcomes for all students, especially those from
low-income families. Secretary DeVos supports accountability for all schools
and is committed to implementing the law as written by Congress. As Secretary,
she will work to ensure Texas parents and teachers – not Washington bureaucrats
– are the ones making education decisions. The Senate confirmed Mrs. DeVos as
Secretary of the Department of Education on February 7, 2017.

As a father of two daughters who attended public school, I
understand the importance of public education, and you can rest assured that I
will do everything in my power to make sure that your concerns are addressed as
federal policy regarding public education is discussed during the 115th
Congress.

I appreciate having the opportunity to represent Texas in
the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.

Sincerely,

JOHN CORNYN

United States Senator

517 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Tel: (202) 224-2934

Fax: (202) 228-2856

http://www.cornyn.senate.gov

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